Parenting Tweens and Teens
We offer workshops that can help:
S̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ Thriving in the Tween and Teen Years
Check out our Workshops or view our Event Calendar to see what workshops are being offered at this time.
For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.
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Specific Topics
Articles
How to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Children and Teens – Karen Young, Hey Sigmund
5 Love Languages Quiz - Kids & Teens – PDF, Walden Green Montessori
Videos
The Neuroanatomical Transformation of the Teenage Brain – YouTube, Jill Bolte Taylor, TEDxYouth
The Teenage Brain Under Construction – YouTube, Dr. Jean Clinton, Roots of Empathy
Websites
Teen Brain Under Construction – Dr. Jean Clinton
Human Trafficking
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
A confidential, multilingual service that connects victims and survivors with services.
A local volunteer-driven organization that is working to bring greater awareness about this critical issue.
Justice within our community: Volunteers in Dufferin/Caledon to fight human trafficking – Article, Tabitha Wells, Orangeville Banner, 2021
Education and Awareness are Key in Stopping Human Trafficking – Article, Tabitha Wells, Orangeville Banner, 2020
Books
Many of our book recommendations are available through your local library! We encourage you to take advantage of the local resources available to you. If you would like to support the author, you can click the book titles below and you will be taken to the Amazon book listing for your convenience.
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Drop the Worry Ball Dr. Alex Russell |
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Hold On to Your Kids Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté, MD |
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5 Love Languages of Teenagers Gary Chapman |
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